Jun. 1, 2016 | by Kerin O’Keefe
WINE ENTHUSIAST
90/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2013 IGt Alta Valle della Greve
“New leather, blue flower, espresso, chopped herb and mature plum aromas lead the way. The dense palate offers black cherry, blackberry, sage, clove and star anise set against firm fine-grained tannins that leave an assertive finish”
Nov. 10, 2016 | by James Suckling
JamesSuckling.com
“THE TOP 100 ITALIAN WINES OF 2016”
#56 | 97/100 | 2013 IL CARBONAIONE 2013 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
“Wow. The mouthfeel, depth and length to this red is really phenomenal. Full body, ultra-fine tannins. Blueberry, blackberry and chocolate character. Goes on for minutes. The composure and substance to this wine is amazing. This is the best ever Il Carbonaione”
Nov. 3, 2016 | by Levi Dalton
I’ll Drink to That!
In episode 391, host Levi Dalton interviews Vittorio Fiore, owner/winemaker of POGGIO SCALETTE in Tuscany and CASTELLUCCIO in Emilia-Romagna. The interview starts around the 5:00 minute mark, with Vittorio recounting his long history in Italian winemaking which began in the 1970s. He comments on the state of the Italian wine style of the time period—simple, straight-forward wines for everyday consumption—and how he, along with other key producers in the area, built the quality of Sangiovese grapes in the vineyards, with the goal to create great wines of structure, elegance and longevity.
Oct. 30, 2016 | by Antonio Galloni
VINOUS | “2014 Chianti Classico: Better Late Than Never”
95+/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2013 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
“…is compelling. That’s the good news. The bad news, if you can call it that, is that the 2013 is going to take the better part of the next decade to be at its best. Black cherry, plum, licorice and menthol are all fused together. Today, the 2013 is rich, deep and unctuous, with superb depth and striking balance. Opening a bottle anytime soon, though, is likely to be a mostly academic exercise, as the Carbonaione is so primary, it almost tastes like a barrel sample!”
92/100 | CAPOGATTO 2013 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
“…(2013…) Capogatto, Poggio Scalette’s, red Bordeaux blend is dark, plush and richly textured to the core. Inky blue/purplish fruit, spices, licorice and menthol take center stage. The flavors gain in freshness and brightness as the wine opens up in the glass. Plump, juicy and forward, this flamboyant red will drink well right out of the gate”
88/100 | CHIANTI CLASSICO 2014 DOCG Chianti Classico
“…is bold, super-ripe and racy to the core. Black cherry, plum, spice and mint all race across the palate. This is an unusually concentrated wine for the year”
Sept. 1, 2016 | by Kristine Baeder
WEIN DAS WEINMAGAZIN
The wine from Tuscan master winemaker Vittorio Fiore
Vertical vintages, 1992 – 2012
Aug. 22, 2016 | by James Suckling
JamesSuckling.com | “TASTING REPORT: CHIANTI’S DIVERSE REALITY IN 2016”
90/100 | CHIANTI CLASSICO 2014 DOCG Chianti Classico
“Fresh and juicy Chianti Classico with dried berry, plum and cherry character. Lemon undertone. Medium to full body, crisp finish. Drink now”
Jul. 20, 2016 | by James Suckling
JamesSuckling.com
“SUPER TUSCAN, BOLGHERI REDS SHINE IN SUMMER 2016”
97/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2013 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
“Wow. The mouthfeel, depth and length to this red is really phenomenal. Full body, ultra-fine tannins. Blueberry, blackberry and chocolate character. Goes on for minutes. The composure and substance to this wine is amazing. This is the best ever Il Carbonaione. Will improve for years but taste it now
95/100 | CAPOGATTO 2013 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
“This is very fine and classy with a purity of sangiovese that gives a blueberry and cherry character throughout. Medium to full body, fine tannins and a racy and pretty finish. Bordeaux blend and happening. Better in 2018”
Oct. 15, 2016 | by Bruce Sanderson
WINE SPECTATOR
93/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2013 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
“A well of deep, pure blackberry, blueberry and black pepper aromas greets the nose in this red. Silky in texture, this stays spicy as the firm, dense tannins expand on the finish. Sangiovese. Best from 2018 through 2026. 2,100 cases made”
Aug. 31, 2016 | by Bruce Sanderson
WINE SPECTATOR
90/100 | CAPOGATTO 2013 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
“Graphite, cherry, raspberry and pepper flavors converge in this red, supported by a firm and lively structure. Combines power and elegance, with a long aftertaste of mineral and earth. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best from 2017 through 2027”
Aug. 30, 2016 | by The Wine Hunter
MERANO WINE FESTIVAL XXV
90-94.99/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2013 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
88-89.99/100 | CAPOGATTO 2013 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
88-89.99/100 | CHIANTI CLASSICO 2014 DOCG Chianti Classico
Jul. 29, 2016 | by Hermann Pilz
WEINWIRTSCHAFT
89/100 | CHIANTI CLASSICO 2014 DOCG Chianti Classico
“very concentrated, blue berries”
Jun 1, 2016 | by Axel Biesler & Marco Lindauer
FALSTAFF | Falstaff Shortlist Deutschland 04/16
90/100 | CHIANTI CLASSICO 2014 DOCG Chianti Classico
“Smells ripe to black cherries and raspberries. Ethereal spicy to bitter herbs and black pepper. Get stuck juicy with savory, while well integrated acid nerve. An unvarnished Chianti Classico. Slightly chilled a perfect companion to spicy meat dishes”
Feb. 12, 2016 | by Othmar Kiem
FALSTAFF | Chianti Classico – Genuss Toskaka!
92/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2013 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
“Very dark ruby sparkling violet. Very intense and dense nose opens with notes of dark chocolate, a lot of currant, some cardamom, nice game. Juicy and fine on the palate, opens with lots of fresh fruit, dark cherries and blackberries, weave tannins, racy acidity gives liveliness”
Jun. 1, 2016 | by Kerin O’Keefe
WINE ENTHUSIAST
90/100 | CAPOGATTO 2013 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
“A blend of equal parts Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, this opens with aromas of French oak, blueberry and chopped Mediterranean herb. The soft, medium-bodied palate offers juicy black cherry, cassis, coffee and a hint of mint alongside round, polished tannins”
88/100 | POGGIO SCALETTE 2014 DOCG Chianti Classico
“This easygoing wine offers aromas of red and dark-skinned berry and a whiff of moist soil. The soft, round palate doles out juicy black cherry, blackberry and notes of baking spice alongside fresh acidity and silky, smooth tannins. It’s made to be drunk young so enjoy soon”
Apr. 1, 2016 | by Ovidio Guaita
MAGAZINE RESORTS | TOP ITALIAN RED WINES 2016
100/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2012 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
90/100 | CAPOGATTO 2012 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
May. 3, 2016 | by Anna Rita Zangara Halligan
BIBENDA | Issue #53
“VENT’ANNI DE IL CARBONAIONE | SANGIOVESE DI LAMOLE“
An history of a vineyard in twenty years, a creed of a father and the passion of a son direct heir of an upcoming responsibilities. The story of a century-old vineyard told in the glass, back in time to appreciate better the evolving capacities
Feb. 29, 2016 | by Alain Kunz
BLINCK.CH
17/20 | IL CARBONAIONE 2012 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
“Expansive nose, leather, coal, strong on the palate, strong, good acidity and ripe tannins, medium-bodied with fresh fruity finish”
Feb. 29, 2016 | by Massimo Comparini
MIGLIORI VINI D’ITALIA 2016 | Pag. 197
90/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2012 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
“Ruby red, dense and compact, very intense bouquet, on quantity and offered fruity, spicy notes, roasted and balsamic with hints of cherries, plums, blackberries, berries, black pepper, liquorice, withered roses and violets, sweet tobacco. Decided sip, wine with great personality, dry, warm, lively tannins, present and tense, very long finish. Already harmonious wine but promises a long future for this important Sangiovese”